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    Track cleats

    Following up on a recent thread about CTLs and traction on snow, I came across, or was directed to the following: http://www.skidsteersolutions.com/Skid_Steer_Track_Loader_Terra_Bites_p/tb-12.htm I called about the availability and was told they are not and will not be available, and that...
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    Tracks on Snow

    I have a T200 CTL that I use for snow plowing on a very steep driveway with a 90* turn in the middle, sloping downhill. When it gets icy, getting up and down the driveway is a challenge. I have spun downhill doing "donuts". There are a number of studs for sale on eBay. It seems that some of...
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    Bobcat Flat Face Couplings

    I recently bought a grapple bucket for my T200. The machine is old, but new to me. I was able to attach the couplers the first time with just a little trouble. After that, it seemed impossible, especially if I just had disconnected the bucket, and then went to reattach it. I tried the...
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    Question regarding Compact Track Loader operation

    I took some video of my sons operating my T200 CTL. I am interested in maximizing my track life, as I guess anyone is. I watched a short radius turn. It seems to me that the easiest thing on the machine is to turn with the tracks rotating in different directions, as opposed to one track...
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    Tree removal

    I need to remove about a dozen mature red oak trees, about 80' tall and 18" - 24" in diameter. I have taken some down with chain saws, but I'd like to try something else. I spoke with an operator about using a dozer. He said that small to medium size dozers really don't push that well. I...
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    Tread life and operating techniques

    This is a question about compact track loaders. I've read that track life is dependent upon a number of variables, but one of the most important is operator technique. Short radius turns are particularly rough on tracks. So, my question is what is the best way to make a short radius turn...
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    Cleaning tracks

    I have a CTL. I heard that when running in mud, it was important to wash out the undercarriage at the end of the day, even when there is no chance of the mud freezing. Is that the consensus of the operators here? Unless the mud freezes or dries out to hardpack, I can't see why removing the mud...
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    Chaining a T200

    I have a question about transporting a T200. I don't really see a good point to chain in down in back. The front has the bucket, and attachment points at the front of the cab. The rear is smooth, and there's nothing obvious to tie to. What do you suggest?
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    T200 Question

    When I start my T200 it seems like the throttle is welded in the position that I left in when I shut it down. All of the yellow LED's come, on, the bar is down and all of the hydraulics work. But I cannot move the throttle. After the engine is run for about 5 minutes, the throttle operates as...
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    Startup and Shutdown

    I have read that when operating a T 200, the engine should be warmed up at idle and cooled down at idle. What is the best course? If the engine should be warmed up, how long, and at what speed? What about cool down? I watch the oil temp and the hydraulic oil temp. The engine is an oil...
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    Question about oil pressure

    I have a new-to me high time T-200 with the Deutz engine. When I move the loader slowly, at low throttle, occasionally I three chirps and a low oil pressure warning. Checking vitals, the oil pressure is about 20. When I advance the throttle, the oil pressure increases to above 35 psi, and the...
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